An individual, identified as Juan Rodriguez, performing as a Foley artist on stage. The person, wearing a fedora and a graphic t-shirt, holds up a heavy metal chain in the air while looking towards it. A piano, a microphone, and various sound props are set up around them.

Jim Sorensen presents his favorite parts of ‘A Christmas Carol’ in Tampa

The music and most of the sound effects will be handled by Juan Rodriguez.

by David Warner December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Director Jim Sorenson brings “A Christmas Carol” to Tampa Repertory Theatre Dec. 6-23, 2025.

Close-up portrait of a bald man with a full white beard and glasses, wearing a purple collared shirt, against a softly blurred green and yellow outdoor background.

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Opera Tampa’s ‘Love v. Death’ is the kind of tale that could only happen in Florida

The new work from St. Pete composer Tom Sivak is part gothic romance, part tabloid fever dream and runs Nov. 1-2 at Jaeb Theater.

by Avery Anderson and Tampa Bay Arts Passport October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Group photo of eight cast members for 'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,' including a man in a cowboy hat and a man holding an acoustic guitar.

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Jobsite stages new version of haunted musical from Mellencamp and Stephen King

‘Ghost Brothers of Darkland County’ runs select nights Oct. 15-Nov. 9.

by David Warner October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

A small performance stage with a microphone stand in front of a black backdrop displaying the words “International Tampa Fringe” in large, bold letters, illuminated by stage lights. Several empty chairs are arranged in the foreground facing the stage.

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Tampa Fringe Festival 2025: A guide to some of the freaky, funny, and even family-friendly shows coming to Ybor City this month

by Ray Roa, Selene San Felice, Marleigh Brown and Jani Burden June 6, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Fringe 2025: USF grad grad Jordan Bertke reheats his fast food story hour

‘The Sack’ creator wants to give you seconds.

by Marleigh Brown June 6, 2025June 23, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Fringe 2025: Nicole Crowther turns the American Dream into a game show

No spoilers.

by Jani Burden June 6, 2025July 29, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Fringe 2025: Social Good Award winner puts ‘Inspirational Porn’ star hat on in Tampa

St. Pete comedian Gabrielle Leonore heads to Edinburgh Fringe next.

by Ray Roa June 6, 2025August 3, 2025

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Tampa Fringe 2025: Victoria Rose Ríos’ theatrical quinceañera tackles identity, girlhood and grief this month

And yes, there will be coquito.

by Ray Roa June 5, 2025August 5, 2025

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Tampa Fringe 2025: Miami drag performer Yoko Oso returns from the dead for ‘Queen Interrupted’

It’s a story of sex, drag, and rock and roll in South Florida.

by Selene San Felice and Marleigh Brown June 5, 2025July 22, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Fringe 2025: Whacky kids musical ‘Florida Christmas’ among family-friendly shows coming to annual festival

Baby it shouldn’t be cold outside.

by Marleigh Brown June 5, 2025July 18, 2025

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Dalí’s possible lover wrote a play, ‘Butterfly’s Evil Spell,’ that’s showing in Tampa right now [PHOTOS]

by Selene San Felice May 8, 2025

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Do the right thing: Revived play honors 65th anniversary of Tampa’s Woolworth sit-in

The show opens in March, but the City of Tampa commemorates the historic Woolworth sit-in on Feb. 27.

by David Warner February 26, 2025July 7, 2025

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Interview: Giles Davies talks about playing Macbeth and leaving Tampa for good

The state’s cuts to arts funding started the process.

by David Warner February 3, 2025July 27, 2025

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‘Green Cheese,’ which marries game night to layoffs, is at Tampa’s Lab Theater all month

Guy Newsham’s new play is directed by Katie Calahan.

by Ray Roa January 8, 2025July 18, 2025

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In new ‘Macbeth,’ Tampa’s Jobsite Theater plans to break down preconceived notions about Shakespeare [PHOTOS]

by Ray Roa January 6, 2025

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Carollwood Cultural Center’s ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ features four kid actors

Director Jaime Giangrande-Holcom will have young people helping with sound effects, too.

by David Warner November 27, 2024June 20, 2025

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A sleighful of Tampa Bay theater stars come together for an update of the ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ radio play

The playwright has given Tampa Rep the rights to set the radio show ‘completely in 2024.’

by David Warner November 27, 2024July 14, 2025

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Stageworks’ white trash ‘Christmas Carol’ opens in Tampa this weekend

‘The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical’ runs Nov. 29-Dec. 22.

by David Warner November 27, 2024March 31, 2025

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Fall production at Tampa’s Stageworks Theatre will explore ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’

Heidi Schreck’s unique play is a 2019 Pulitzer finalist.

by David Warner August 28, 2024July 17, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

‘POTUS’ is coming to Tampa to prove that behind every great dumbass are seven women trying to keep him alive

Jobsite Theater will stage Selina Fillinger’s farce this fall.

by David Warner August 28, 2024July 5, 2025

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Theater in Tampa

Jim Sorensen presents his favorite parts of ‘A Christmas Carol’ in Tampa

Opera Tampa’s ‘Love v. Death’ is the kind of tale that could only happen in Florida

Jobsite stages new version of haunted musical from Mellencamp and Stephen King

Tampa Fringe Festival 2025: A guide to some of the freaky, funny, and even family-friendly shows coming to Ybor City this month

Tampa Fringe 2025: USF grad grad Jordan Bertke reheats his fast food story hour

Tampa Fringe 2025: Nicole Crowther turns the American Dream into a game show

Tampa Fringe 2025: Social Good Award winner puts ‘Inspirational Porn’ star hat on in Tampa

Tampa Fringe 2025: Victoria Rose Ríos’ theatrical quinceañera tackles identity, girlhood and grief this month

Tampa Fringe 2025: Miami drag performer Yoko Oso returns from the dead for ‘Queen Interrupted’

Tampa Fringe 2025: Whacky kids musical ‘Florida Christmas’ among family-friendly shows coming to annual festival

Dalí’s possible lover wrote a play, ‘Butterfly’s Evil Spell,’ that’s showing in Tampa right now [PHOTOS]

Do the right thing: Revived play honors 65th anniversary of Tampa’s Woolworth sit-in

Interview: Giles Davies talks about playing Macbeth and leaving Tampa for good

‘Green Cheese,’ which marries game night to layoffs, is at Tampa’s Lab Theater all month

In new ‘Macbeth,’ Tampa’s Jobsite Theater plans to break down preconceived notions about Shakespeare [PHOTOS]

Carollwood Cultural Center’s ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ features four kid actors

A sleighful of Tampa Bay theater stars come together for an update of the ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ radio play

Stageworks’ white trash ‘Christmas Carol’ opens in Tampa this weekend

Fall production at Tampa’s Stageworks Theatre will explore ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’

‘POTUS’ is coming to Tampa to prove that behind every great dumbass are seven women trying to keep him alive